Comparison

Ka vs langur

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ka

Master Mandarin Chinese tones with this engaging flashcard game. Practice listening and pronunciation through quick drills to distinguish between similar sounds and avoid common pronunciation errors. Become fluent in recognizing and using the correct tones.

Highlights
  • Flashcard game for tone practice
  • Listening and pronunciation drills
  • Distinguish similar sounds
  • Learn correct tone usage
  • Avoid common pronunciation mistakes
Features
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Having trouble with Chinese tones? Can you pronounce words using the correct tone? Are you able to tell apart similar sounds? Do you know when to use which tone? Many people think that Chinese is an impossibly complex tonal language to master — but that's before they've tried Ka! Ka is a fun, fast-paced flashcards game that introduces you to the range of different sounds that make up the Chinese language and gives you plenty of listening and pronunciation practice via quick, snappy drills. With Ka, you'll quickly learn to recognize and tell the difference between different syllables in Mandarin Chinese. By swiping and tapping away in this addictive card-based game, you're drilling your way to Chinese fluency with plenty of listening and speaking practice. You'll stop making embarrassing mistakes like confusing mā (mother) for mǎ (horse) and shāng hài (hurt) for shàng hǎi (Shanghai)! ------ End user license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

langur

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Practice your Mandarin Chinese with our innovative video-based learning app, designed to immerse you in authentic content from across China. From the bustling streets of Beijing to the serene landscapes of Guilin, our curated video library brings real-life Chinese language and culture directly to your screen. Key Features: - Engaging Video Content: Boost your comprehension and speaking confidence by practicing through a diverse range of video clips, featuring native speakers in real-world scenarios. - Interactive Subtitles: Follow along with Chinese characters, pinyin, and English translations, all synchronized with the video playback. - Live Pinyin & Definitions: Tap on any word to instantly access its pronunciation and meaning, ensuring uninterrupted learning. - Video-Based Quizzes: Test your understanding with interactive quizzes tailored to each video, reinforcing vocabulary and grammar concepts. - Personalized Flashcards: Create custom flashcards from video content to reinforce your learning through our adaptive spaced repetition system. - AI-Powered Practice: Engage in conversations based on video themes with our responsive AI tutor, adapting to your skill level for natural language practice. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your Mandarin skills, langur makes learning Chinese accessible and enjoyable. Practice anytime, anywhere, and connect with the heart of Chinese culture through its language and visual storytelling. Start your journey today and experience the power of video-based language learning with langur! By downloading this app, you agree to the Terms of Use as outlined in the Licensed Application End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ka4 screens
langur4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Ka at 2 against langur's —. langur's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ka sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and langur sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ka versus langur: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKalangur
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (638 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings638 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS16.113.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKai LohGrégory Ho Tin Noé

Bugs and requests

Ka

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect tone identification in certain words
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow retrying incorrect pronunciations
  • Add more advanced tone practice exercises
  • Implement spaced repetition or progress tracking
  • Include traditional Chinese characters

langur

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ka

Subscriptions2
  • Ka Unlimited$6.991 Month
  • Ka Unlimited (Yearly)$47.901 Year
One-time1
  • All Access$12.99
2 purchases

langur

Subscriptions2
  • Langur Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Langur Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Ka free?
Ka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is langur free?
langur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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